4 arrested over mining attack in Fenaso Ketewa

On Tuesday, June 2, 2022, police detained four robbery suspects who assaulted a mining site in Fenaso Ketewa, near Obuasi.

The bandits, who were reportedly armed with pump-action pistols, attempted but failed to steal the miners of gold ore.

They were able to get away with 50 gallons of diesel.

Porideme Moses, Boadi, Agya Owusu, and Osofo were arrested in their hideout after a special intelligence-led operation by the police.

“Items retrieved from them include a locally manufactured pistol, a pump-action gun, nine (9) BB live cartridges, eight (8) AAA live cartridges, and fifty litres of fuel.”

“All the suspects are in custody and will be arraigned to face justice. We wish to assure the public that we will continue to work hard to ensure the safety and security of all,” police said in a statement.

One other suspect, Mallam, who opened fire on the squad, received gunshot wounds and died in the hospital, according to police.

 

BY; Elizabeth Tamakloe

 

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